One of the greatest exponents of literature in Spain during the 20th century was Gloria Fuentes. She is mostly recognized for her writings aimed at children, although she is also known for exploring different literary genres and themes such as war and peace.
The poet belonging to the generation of the 50s, was awarded multiple times. One of her most important recognitions was the Hans Christian Andersen International Prize for Children’s Literature. Although his poems also achieved great success, and they were known for defending pacifist, environmentalist and equality ideals between women and men.
The poetic works of Gloria Fuentes stood out for their biographical background that invites reflection. She described herself as a person in love, a pacifist, a feminist and a chain smoker.
These are some of his poems, which you can share with children and both will enjoy.
couples
Each bee with its partner.
Each duck with its leg.
To each his own theme.
Each volume with its cover.
Each type with its type.
Each whistle with its flute.
Each focus with its seal.
Each plate with its cup.
Each river with its estuary.
Each cat with his cat.
Each rain with its cloud.
Each cloud with its water.
Each boy with his girl.
Each pinion with its pineapple.
Every night with its dawn.
the frog woman
the frog woman
and the frogman
they married
and instead of having partridges
they had three tadpoles.
In the tree of my chest
In the tree of my chest
there is an incarnated bird.
When I see you, he gets scared
flaps, throws jumps.
In the tree of my chest
there is an incarnated bird.
When I see you, he gets scared
you are a scarecrow!
My face
on my round face
I have eyes and a nose
and also a little mouth
to talk and to laugh.
With my eyes I see everything
with my nose I make achishes,
with my mouth like
popcorn